Concern Worldwide Manager, Strategic Communications and Knowledge Management Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary
Concern Worldwide seeks a Strategic Communications and Knowledge Management Manager for an anticipated USAID Feed the Future opportunity in Kenya.
The job holder will report to the Chief of Party. S/he will also work closely with the Deputy Chief of Party, Collaboration and Learning Adviser, Concern’s global Communications team, consortium members and other stakeholders.
Working as the Strategic Communications and Knowledge Management Manager, the job holder will support the design, development and implementation of high quality learning and knowledge management products, processes and systems for the Concern-led Feed the Future Activity consortium and play a key role in communicating achievements with our target audiences, ensuring that communications objectives are met.
Main duties & Responsibilities:
Lead the design, development and use of suitable knowledge management and sharing systems and their components for this Activity.
Produce any necessary guidelines for management and sharing of programme knowledge across Concern, and consortium members, partners and other stakeholders.
Keep abreast of the latest developments in Knowledge Sharing, with a special focus on the development, humanitarian and advocacy work of international NGOs and update Senior management on same.
Develop and lead the delivery of the Communications plan for the consortium for this Activity.
Incentivise and support the documentation of learning among the consortium members, through the provision of guidance in accordance with adult learning, organisational learning and Results Based Management principles.
Write, edit and proof read materials to ensure consistency and compliance with the Activity’s brand and donor guidelines.
Maintain and commission communications materials including leaflets, brochures, banners and other branded products.
Write high quality, compelling copy in a range of styles including for social media, websites and press releases program documentation pieces
Work with external photographers, videographers and editors to commission and produce content including graphics and video on impact of the activity
Develop and update website content and maintain dedicated social media accounts
Respond to media enquiries and opportunities as they arise to provide a timely and accurate service to media contacts
Negotiate, set-up and provide briefings for media interviews with Concern spokespersons
Travel to programme locations to provide support in areas of expertise, depending on demand.
The post holder will also be expected to carry out any other reasonable duties as are commensurate with the grade of this post.
Person Specification
Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:
Master’s Degree in Development/Humanitarian/Communications Studies or similar.
Minimum 4 years work experience in a similar role
Experience with systems of knowledge management and sharing in an international organisation, preferably an international NGO.
Ability to be consistent and diligent in basic knowledge management tasks with minimum supervision and adhering to high standards of quality.
Proven ability to facilitate the generation, distillation and capture of learning for sharing and use by others.
Proven ability and confidence to communicate, influence and negotiate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with ability to distil key findings and learning from longer documents, both Concern’s and external.
Strong writing skills with the ability to be clear, well-structured and succinct.
Understanding of humanitarian principles and practice and the implications of a humanitarian mandate.
Excellent spoken and written English.
Others
Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
Solid understanding of at least one ‘technical area’ from: food security, agriculture, nutrition, health, Equality, or WASH.
Experience with relevant capacity building and skills development initiatives.
Journalistic skills
Interest in and understanding of the key issues in development, and of the target groups with whom Concern Worldwide engages
Experience in the use of print design and video editing software packages
How to Apply
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three referees and Cover Letter Only to [email protected] with the subject of the email as “Manager Strategic Communications and Knowledge Management’
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